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Registered Psychologist
Clinic Founder
Provides Services in English
Vanessa S. Foley

Melissa is a registered provisional psychologist who entered the field of counselling with determination and grit. She has recently moved to the area from Timmins, Ontario where she worked in education for 14 years. Melissa comes with a plethora of teaching experience at the elementary and intermediate panels. Leaving the teaching profession was always part of her plans as she knew that she would eventually pursue her true passion of human behaviour. 

One of my passions

I started a semester of Bachelor of Science in Nursing which led to me passion for learning about human behaviour and completing my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Melissa est une thérapeute en santé mentale de niveau maîtrise qui est entrée dans ce domaine avec détermination et courage.  Elle est de la région de Timmins, en Ontario, où elle a travaillé comme enseignante pendant 14 ans.  Melissa possède une pléthore d'expérience en enseignement aux niveaux élémentaire et intermédiaire.  Quitter la profession enseignante a toujours fait partie de ses plans car elle savait qu'elle finirait par poursuivre sa véritable passion du comportement humain.

One of my passions

J'ai commencé un semestre de baccalauréat en sciences infirmières, ce qui m'a donné la passion d'apprendre le comportement humain et de terminer mon baccalauréat des arts en psychologie.

My favourite drink

I drink much more coffee than any other beverage.

Melissa’s teaching experiences include working with high needs children and youth who exhibit behavioural challenges and risky behaviours. These experiences, and her ability to form a positive rapport with these students has always been most rewarding for her. However, Melissa is ready to begin working with a larger variety of individuals in hopes of making a difference in the lives of adults as well.

My favourite drink

Je bois beaucoup plus de café que n'importe quelle autre boisson.

Les expériences d'enseignement de Melissa incluent le travail avec des enfants et des jeunes ayant des besoins élevés qui présentent des problèmes de comportement et des comportements à risque.  Ces expériences et sa capacité à établir une relation positive avec ces élèves ont toujours été des plus gratifiantes pour elle.  Cependant, Melissa est prête à commencer à travailler avec une plus grande variété de personnes dans l'espoir de faire une différence dans la vie des adultes également.

Melissa believes that creating change does not have to fit into a one-size fits all approach. Instead, she believes that change is created when each individual and their personal experiences at the heart of the therapeutic process.

Fun fact

I have a real struggle when pronouncing the word “caterpillar”.

Melissa croit que la création du changement ne doit pas nécessairement s'inscrire dans une approche unique.  Au lieu, elle croit que le changement se crée lorsque chaque individu et ses expériences personnelles sont au cœur du processus thérapeutique.

Fun fact

​J'ai vraiment du mal à prononcer le mot "caterpillar".

Treatment Approaches
Treatment Approaches french

  • Art Therapy

  • Attachment-Based

  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

  • Person-Centered

  • Play Therapy

  • Positive Psychology

  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

  • Strength-Based

  • Trauma Focused

  • French version

  • Art Therapy

  • Attachment-Based

  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • French version

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

  • Person-Centered

  • French version

  • Play Therapy

  • Positive Psychology

  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

  • Strength-Based

  • Trauma Focused

Areas Of Specialty
Areas Of Specialty french

  • Ages 10 and Older

  • 2SLGBTQIA+

  • Anger

  • Anxiety

  • Borderline Personality Disorder

  • Burnout

  • Depression

  • Dissociative Identity Disorder​

  • Emotion Regulation

  • Grief and Loss

  • Life Transitions

  • Relationships

  • Self-Esteem and Worth

  • Sexuality

  • Trauma

  • French version

  • Ages 10 and Older

  • 2SLGBTQIA+

  • Anger

  • Anxiety

  • Borderline Personality Disorder

  • French version

  • Burnout

  • Depression

  • Dissociative Identity Disorder​

  • Emotion Regulation

  • Grief and Loss

  • French version

  • Life Transitions

  • Relationships

  • Self-Esteem and Worth

  • Sexuality

  • Trauma

Pricing
Pricing french

  • French version

Individual Counselling Services

  • 1 Hour 50 min - $200.00

  • 1.5 Hours 75 min - $300.00

  • 2 Hours 100 min - $400.00

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Child Counselling Services

  • 1 Hour 60 min - $200.00

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Telehealth Individual Counselling Services

  • Individual - 1 Hour 50 min - $200.00 Typical session time for most clients. 50 therapy minutes and 10 minutes for therapist to complete clinical requirements.

  • Individual - 1.5 Hours 90 min - $300.00 1.5 Clinical hours is 75 treatment minutes.

  • Child - 1 Hour 60 min - $200.00 1 clinical hour is 50 treatment minutes.

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Parkland County Symposium

  • Facilitator and Development 240 min - $800.00 3-4 hour workshop to be delivered on specific topic of interest to organization.

Individual Counselling Services

  • 1 Hour 50 min - $200.00

  • 1.5 Hours 75 min - $300.00

  • 2 Hours 100 min - $400.00

​

Child Counselling Services

  • 1 Hour 60 min - $200.00

​​

Telehealth Counselling Services

  • Individual - 1 Hour 50 min - $200.00 Typical session time for most clients. 50 therapy minutes and 10 minutes for therapist to complete clinical requirements.

  • Individual - 1.5 Hours 90 min - $300.00 1.5 Clinical hours is 75 treatment minutes.

  • Child - 1 Hour 60 min - $200.00 1 clinical hour is 50 treatment minutes.

​​

Parkland County Symposium

  • Facilitator and Development 240 min - $800.00 3-4 hour workshop to be delivered on specific topic of interest to organization.

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